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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a new Fitness Provider Permit with Heather Danielle Richard and Rachel Marie Bocchino, individuals, dba SoCal Fit Assist, for the provision and operation of outdoor fitness classes and personal and corporate wellness training at Bluff Park for a term of three years. (District 3)
DISCUSSION
In October 2015, Heather Danielle Richard and Rachel Marie Bocchino, dba SoCal Fit Assist (SCFA), submitted a completed Fitness Provider Application to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM) requesting the use of open space within Bluff Park for the provision and operation of outdoor fitness classes and personal and corporate wellness training.
SCFA trainings will initially consist of weekly outdoor fitness classes at Bluff Park, as well as personal training and, on a semi-regular basis, corporate wellness training. SCFA will locate and operate within Bluff Park; however, it shall not operate in a way that impedes foot traffic or otherwise disrupts the use of the park by other patrons. SCFA will be responsible for ensuring that any items brought and used pursuant to its permitted use are promptly removed at the conclusion of each class.
This proposal is consistent with other PRM permits for this type of use, and helps address the growing demand for outdoor fitness within City of Long Beach (City) parks and beaches.
The proposed Fitness Provider Permit contains the following major provisions:
· Term: Three years, November 1, 2015 through October 31, 2018, with no renewal options.
· Permitted Use: The provision and operation of outdoor fitness classes and personal and corporate wellness training within City parks during posted use hours, while adhering to noise and impact abatement conditions consistent with the Long Beach Municipal Code, and/or as directed by the City Manager or his designee.
· Permit Area: Bluff Park. SCFA may request use of additional City parks and/or beach sites. Each add...
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